i'm fairly new to the superdukeso dont laugh at me for being a noob here..

i recently bought a 2008 superduke 990 and got a tomtom rider 400 from my girlfriend as a present to go with it.. (pretty sweet indeed!)

now to give you an idea of my knowledge so far.it took me about 15 minutes to even figure out where the battery was located, when i found out it wasn't under the seat like with most motorcycles i've seen.. so bare with me here..

can anyone tell me where to tap into a switched 12v source for my GPS.and while you're at it, could you guys also give some advice for the best way to connect and run the wire to my handlebars?

That would be helpfull to me so freaking much!

ps: it would probably be a great idea to include pictures to go with it for ..eh... explanatory purposes...

Very simple on your bike. Tucked behind your headlight mask are two connections marked ACC1 and ACC2. One is for switched power with your ignition and the other for constant power (I don't remember which is which at the moment but my guess would be ACC1 is switched).

i couldn't find a acc2 connection tho..but the acc1 connection is indeed switched.good to go now

btw, i dont know if this is normal but..when i had the headlight mask down and i connected the acc1 to my gps,i tried to start up the bike to check if it was indeed switched.and the bike just wouldn't start up. (gps got power tho)and when i put the mask up again (without changing annything to the cables) it started without a problem..is this normal? could it be a bad connection somewhere?

Grallesh wrote:aaaand you where absolutely right! thanks a bunch mate.

i couldn't find a acc2 connection tho..but the acc1 connection is indeed switched.good to go now

btw, i dont know if this is normal but..when i had the headlight mask down and i connected the acc1 to my gps,i tried to start up the bike to check if it was indeed switched.and the bike just wouldn't start up. (gps got power tho)and when i put the mask up again (without changing annything to the cables) it started without a problem..is this normal? could it be a bad connection somewhere?

greets and thanks again,Grallesh

I think that's due to the tip over sensor.

More knowledgeable forum members may want to confirm or deny this statement. Please. I don't want to confuse the guy.

Grallesh wrote:aaaand you where absolutely right! thanks a bunch mate.

i couldn't find a acc2 connection tho..but the acc1 connection is indeed switched.good to go now

btw, i dont know if this is normal but..when i had the headlight mask down and i connected the acc1 to my gps,i tried to start up the bike to check if it was indeed switched.and the bike just wouldn't start up. (gps got power tho)and when i put the mask up again (without changing annything to the cables) it started without a problem..is this normal? could it be a bad connection somewhere?

Grallesh wrote:aaaand you where absolutely right! thanks a bunch mate.

i couldn't find a acc2 connection tho..but the acc1 connection is indeed switched.good to go now

btw, i dont know if this is normal but..when i had the headlight mask down and i connected the acc1 to my gps,i tried to start up the bike to check if it was indeed switched.and the bike just wouldn't start up. (gps got power tho)and when i put the mask up again (without changing annything to the cables) it started without a problem..is this normal? could it be a bad connection somewhere?

I just finished installing an 'AMPS' mount for my Garmin Montana 650 - used the ACC2 cable under the headlight mask, and it works PERFECTLY. Had considered ACC1, but thought it prudent to only charge the device when the bike is running to prevent any issues with parasitic drain.